The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 6:30pm on Thursday 04-14-2016.
The house was located at 1421 Piedmont St.
Prior to arrival, units were advised that a building behind the house was on fire and that it was extending to the house.
First arriving unit reported heavy black smoke from approximately a half mile away. The first unit arrived within 6 minutes from the time of dispatch and advised that the outbuilding was completely involved and the rear of the house was on fire.
The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes.
No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported.
4 engines, 2 ladder trucks and a command vehicle with a total of 16 personnel responded.
The JCFD was assisted by the Johnson City Police Department and WC/JC EMS.
The fire is under investigation by the JCFD Fire Marshal’s Office.
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